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A4e has asked the FSI to help it in supporting its Third Sector partners in Flexible New Deal.  FSI is not part of the selection process, that’s down to A4e, but as part of their support for Partners A4e are committed to working with the FSI to support the development of partners through an assessment of their need and, where necessary, a tailored package of support (including training, mentoring, information, advice and guidance) to build their capacity and capability to deliver a quality service on fND.

If you want to Partner A4e in fND then use this link to get information and an application form.

Take a look at this Third Sector article on a grant opportunity for charities encouraging democratic participation.

Grant will encourage democratic participation

By Hannah Jordan, Third Sector Online, 4 August 2008

The Government has announced a £150,000 grant scheme to encourage more people to participate in public discussions and get more involved in shaping government policy.

The Innovation Fund, launched by the Ministry of Justice, has been set up to award £15,000 to the 10 best proposals from charities, community groups and other NGOs that use approaches such as the internet or face-to-face events to encourage people to become more involved in democracy.

Read the article in Third Sector.